West End Baptist Church Staff

Dr. Dartanya G. Hill, Sr. - Pastor

Rev. Dr. Dartanya G. Hill, Sr., is a graduate of Western Ky. University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. In May 1976 he graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Master of Arts degree in Psychology. In May 1997 he graduated from United Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry with an emphasis in Social Justice. The Honorary Doctor of Divinity was conferred on him by Simmons College of Kentucky in 1993.

Dr. Hill is the Pastor of the West End Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. During his 38-year pastorate he has led the Church from a destructive arson fire at its former location to a cathedral style building in a historic neighborhood in the epicenter of the city.

Ministering from the holistic concept of ministry, Dr. Hill leads the Church in a 38-year long service ministry of feeding the hungry, ministering to persons with addictive disorders, vibrant education programs and spiritually strengthening worship services.

Dr. Hill is a retired Kentucky State Government Employee: In 1976 he was employed as a psychologist to assist in the formation and operation of a new residential addictions’ treatment program. In 1981 he was employed as Treatment Program Director and Developer of the Treatment Program for the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center. Following the implementation of this program Dr. Hill became Superintendent of Central Kentucky Treatment Center and Cardinal Treatment Center simultaneously for the treatment of criminal and emotional juvenile issues, respectively. In 1983 Dr. Hill was appointed by Gov. John Y. Brown to serve on a Blue-Ribbon Commission Task Force as the Assistant Director of Children’s Services to reorganize and address problem issues in residential treatment programs statewide for children and youth. Dr. Hill completed his career in 2012 as a Clinical Psychologist working with court ordered families in the urban sector needing assessment, treatment, and disposition by the Courts.

Rev. Robert Dickerson, Sr. – Assistant Pastor

Rev. Robert L. Dickerson Sr. serves as the Assistant Pastor of West End Baptist Church. He married his wife, Wanda L. Barbour Dickerson, on May 24, 1975. They have 4 children. Rev. Dickerson was in the US Marine Corp and retired from the Jefferson County School System after 27 years of working with special needs children. Rev. Dickerson is a graduate of Central High School and Simmons College of Kentucky. Rev. Dickerson is also actively involved with the Feed the Hungry and Homeless Ministry.

“Enjoy being a Team Player in Church Ministry”, Rev. Robert L. Dickerson, Sr.

Lawanda White - Minister of Evangelism

Sis. Lawanda White is the minister of Evangelicalism chairman and fervently studies the word of God. She has served in Health care 38 yrs. C.N.A, Phlebotomy, Dialysis, Medical Asst and Special Procedures. Her hobbies are singing, playing Keyboard and Sign Language. Sis. Lawanda White is a child of God who aims to humbly serve the Lord.

Administrative Assistant - Dartanya Hill II

Bro. Dartanya Hill II is the Church Administrative Assistant.

Minister of Education - Dr. Deonte Hollowell

Dr. Deonte Hollowell is the Minister of Education for West End Baptist Church. He is also the Director of African American Studies at Spalding University and works tirelessly in the Louisville community to provide educational services, especially for our young people.